Spectrophotometry & Photometry

Spectrophotometers and photometers are devices used for measuring light intensity.

Xylem produces a wide range of high-performance, market-leading spectrophotometers, photometers and accessories ideal for wastewater, drinking water and environmental monitoring.

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Commonly used for the quantitative measurement of transmittance or reflectance of light in a solution, spectrophotometers typically employ either visible (VIS) or ultraviolet (UV) light or a combination of both.

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